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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.90, 15,200.08 and 3,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.90, 15,200.08 and 3,555.12 is: 5,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.90 : 15,200.08 = 3,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.90/15,200.08 = 3,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.90x = 15,200.08 × 3,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.90x = 54,038,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038,108.41/10,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.04

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